by tezlawfirm | Oct 15, 2026 | Immigration
Here’s what just happened: On October 8, 2026, DHS dropped a proposed rule that could hit international students hard — right in the wallet, right when they’re trying to start their careers. The target is OPT and the STEM OPT extension, the programs that...
by tezlawfirm | Oct 13, 2026 | Immigration
USCIS just changed how it checks “good moral character” for citizenship applicants. Here’s the big one: officers can now call up your neighbors, coworkers, and employers during a naturalization background check. This applies if your N-400 is already...
by tezlawfirm | Oct 12, 2026 | Immigration
Fifteen years. That’s how long this Chicago man has held his U.S. citizenship. Now the federal government wants to take it away. Here’s the thing — this isn’t some rare, one-off situation. It’s a warning sign for every naturalized citizen...
by tezlawfirm | Oct 12, 2026 | Immigration
A federal judge in California just struck down the Trump administration’s second attempt to slap a $100,000 fee on H-1B visa petitions. That’s huge news if you’re an employer sponsoring H-1B workers, or a foreign national counting on H-1B status to...
by tezlawfirm | Oct 11, 2026 | Immigration
DHS just dropped a proposed rule that could hit schools hard — up to $70,000 for a student’s first Optional Practical Training (OPT) recommendation, and $30,000 for every one after that. Sounds like a lot? It is. If this becomes final, it changes the game for...
by tezlawfirm | Oct 10, 2026 | Immigration
Here’s the deal: starting October 16, 2026, the cost of filing some of the most common immigration applications is going up. We’re talking pending asylum cases, TPS holders, parole applicants, and anyone applying for a work permit tied to these categories....
